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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Commander Scott Sophier of Evanston Police Department addresses City Council in support of the Alternative Community Response Initiative.

City Council approves non-police alternative for 911 response to start by June

February 27, 2024

Starting this summer, community responders, instead of police officers, will respond to many low-risk Evanston 911 calls. On Monday, City Council unanimously approved the Alternative Community Response...

The Evanston Police and Fire Departments’ gray training drone is flown by a firefighter in front of EFD headquarters.

Three years after purchase, Evanston’s drone program remains on the ground

February 8, 2023

In 2020, the Evanston Police and Fire Departments jointly purchased a drone capable of thermal image-enhanced search and rescue and crowd management, among other functions. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks ARPA funding and cashless business ban

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks ARPA funding and cashless business ban

January 26, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes discussions of ARPA funding and a new ordinance banning cashless businesses. We also dive into a story on the new environmental justice...

NU student struck by car in hit-and-run near campus

September 21, 2022

A Northwestern student was struck by a car in a hit-and-run early Saturday morning. The student, whose name or personal details have not been released, is receiving medical care. University spokesperson...

A street lamp with two green street signs at an intersection.

Evanston residents express heartbreak, shock in aftermath of Highland Park shooting

July 7, 2022

Content warning: this story contains mentions of gun violence and death. Maliwan Diemer woke up Monday morning planning to participate in Evanston’s Fourth of July parade that afternoon. Just before...

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